Learning and behavioral difficulties associated with NF1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is associated with learning difficulties and behavioural disorders in more than half of patients.
The learning and behavioral difficulties associated with NF1: Advances in research and the development of treatments (French only)
Download PDFThis scientific section covers a number of important topics and issues. Here are some of the important points covered:
- Introduction
- What kind of difficulties do NF1 children have?
- Visual-spatial functioning
- The attention spans of NF1 patients
- Emotions, behavioural problems and social skills
- What are the possible mechanisms at the root of problems?
- What treatment options are available?